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Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
Sources: Mets, Bo Bichette agree to 3-year, $126M contract — The New York Mets, in a quick pivot after failing to sign Kyle Tucker, have agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract with infielder Bo Bichette, sources confirmed to ESPN on Friday. — The deal, which is pending a physical …
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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Sources: Kyle Tucker, Dodgers agree to 4-year, $240M deal — LOS ANGELES — In the wake of another championship, which made them the first Major League Baseball team in a quarter century to repeat, the Los Angeles Dodgers mostly downplayed their ability to dominate another offseason.
Mike Phillips / Sports Illustrated:
What's next for Brett Baty after Mets add Bo Bichette — The Mets made a free agent splash by adding Bo Bichette to play third base, but what does that mean for Brett Baty's future? … Just over 12 hours after the New York Mets lost out on Kyle Tucker, they made their biggest splash of the winter.
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James Schiano / NBCSports.com:
Kyle Tucker signs with Dodgers for four years, $240 million: Contract details, fantasy fallout — A shock wave reverberated through the baseball world late Thursday night when star free agent Kyle Tucker signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on an eye-popping four-year, $240 million contract.
MLB.com:
Bichette to Mets on 3-year, $126 million deal (source) — The smoke was seen a little later than envisioned. But there was still something for the Mets to celebrate Friday. — The Mets have agreed to a three-year, $126 million deal with infielder Bo Bichette, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.
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Sonja Chen / MLB.com:
Tucker picks Dodgers, agrees to four-year contract (source) — LOS ANGELES — When it comes to the best talent available in free agency, never count out the Dodgers. Especially when they're stocking up for a three-peat bid. — The Dodgers and outfielder Kyle Tucker are in agreement on a four-year …
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Eric Mullin / NBC Los Angeles:
Here's an updated look at the best remaining MLB free agents
Here's an updated look at the best remaining MLB free agents
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees willing to add multiple opt-outs in their Cody Bellinger pursuit — Yankees willing to add multiple opt-outs in pursuit to retain star — Boneheaded sports moments defy explanation — even when they shouldn't — John and Chris Mara did what their Giants forefathers only dreamed of
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals, Mets Among Teams Interested In Griffin Canning — The Cardinals and Mets both have some interest in free agent righty Griffin Canning, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Canning spent the 2025 season with the Mets after signing a one-year, make-good deal in free agency last year.
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Michael Scotto / HoopsHype:
NBA Intel: Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Peyton Watson, Jonathan Kuminga, more — With three weeks until the NBA trade deadline, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on Grizzlies stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr, Mavericks stars Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving …
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
What I'm hearing about the Orioles' interest in Justin Verlander, and more MLB notes — Free-agent right-hander Justin Verlander is receiving interest from a number of clubs, according to people briefed on his market. One team, in particular, is intriguing: the Baltimore Orioles.
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C. Trent Rosecrans / The Athletic:
Elly De La Cruz turned down largest contract in Reds history — CINCINNATI — Last spring, the Reds made an offer to shortstop Elly De La Cruz that would have eclipsed Joey Votto's club-record 10-year, $225 million contract extension that he signed in 2012. De La Cruz turned it down.
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USA Today:
Will Benson, T.J. Friedl talk Cincinnati Reds expectations in 2026 — Reds deal Gavin Lux for bullpen help in three-team trade. Here's why — Brock Burke, the 29-year-old lefty reliever now-formerly of the Los Angeles Angels, was 7-1 over 69 appearances in 2025.
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